Kubota Utility Vehicles RTV-X900

Warning: Wear appropriate protective gear when cleaning element.

Air cleaner cover and primary element removed

Evacuator valve blocked with dust?

Rubber seal checked and replaced if damaged

IMPORTANT: The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.

Engine not run with filter element removed

Cover refitted with the arrow upright

WARNING: To avoid serious injury: Be sure to stop the engine before checking belt tension.

Vehicle parked on a flat surface

Utility box and maintenance cover removed

Moderate thumb pressure applied to belt between pulleys

Alternator mounting bolts loosened if tension is incorrect

Lever placed between the alternator and the engine block

DANGER: To avoid the possibility of battery explosion

For the refillable type battery, follow the instructions below.

Fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels

DANGER: To avoid serious injury or death

When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely explosive.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury

Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery cap is secure while the engine is running

Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and clothes.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury: Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key when attempting to make the following checks and changes.

Never fail to check the fuel lines periodically. The fuel lines are subject to wear and aging. Fuel may leak out onto the running engine, causing a fire.

The fuel line connections should be checked annually or every 100 service hours, whichever comes first.

Park the vehicle on a flat surface, raise the cargo bed, mount the safety support and shut off the engine.

The fuel line is made of rubber and ages regardless of service period.

If the fuel line and clamps are found to be damaged or deteriorated, replace them.

Check fuel filter, if it is clogged by debris or contaminated with water, replace it.

When the fuel line is disconnected for maintenance or repair, close both ends of the fuel line with a piece of clean cloth or paper to prevent dust and dirt from entering. In addition, particular care must be taken not to admit dust and dirt into the fuel pump. Entrance of even a small amount of dust or dirt cause premature wear and malfunction of the fuel pump and injector components.

Sign off on the fuel line / filter check

WARNING: To avoid serious injury: Before touching any part of an exhaust system, be absolutely sure that it has sufficient time to cool! Always wear safety goggles and a (face) mask. The particulate matter contained in the muffler contains chemicals that are harmful to people, animals and marine life. If you are unable to do this work, have it done by your KUBOTA Dealer.

Cleaning spark arrester of muffler: This swirl type spark arrester was examined, tested, and qualified in accordance with the USDA Forest Service Standard 5100-1c, 'Spark Arresters for Internal Combustion Engines'.

Maintenance & cleanout procedure: The swirl type spark arrester should be cleaned and inspected after every 100 hours of use.

Set vehicle in an open area away from combustible materials and on flat surface.

Apply the parking brake and shift range gear shift lever into the 'NEUTRAL' position.

Remove the drain plug located on the bottom of the muffler body.

Start engine and raise and lower engine revolution while tapping on the muffler with a rubber mallet until the carbon particles are purged from the muffler.